Mick H Soul Sam Culcheth 2 Room Soul Night - Culcheth, Warringt

Last night’s two room event was nothing short of superb. A masterclass in curating timeless grooves for true connoisseurs. Each room offering a complementary yet distinctive vibe. The night unfolded like a beacon for soul music in all its rich diversity.

BazM took the first set in the main room with the classy sound of Tommy Turner’s ‘Lazy’. The flip to September Jone’s anthem ‘No More Love’, then the girlie sound with the heavy dance beat: The Mar-Js ‘Got to Find a Way’. Dance floor favourites: The Spiedels and Silky Hargreaves. Including The Webs ‘Don’t Ever Hurt Me’, always like the stylized New York emphasis on the word ‘Hurt’. Completing a super set with the Ethereal sound of the Dream Merchants.

Bob Taylor Kicked off with the classic sound of the Silhouettes, then the harmonious sound of Betty Lloyd, Lonnie Lester and the dance-floor magnet that is September Jone’s haunting number ‘I’m Coming Home’.

Soul Sam was spinning to a full dance floor in the modern room. A cover of ‘Man Up in The Sky’, not Barret Strong nor Johnny Bristol. Then the Countertenor tones of Fluorescent Smog ‘All of My Life’. Followed by Chicago funk: Paradise ‘Nombiss’ very reminiscent of Earth Wind and Fire. Sam’s selection also included the sublime rarity, Tab Walton ‘I Love You’.

Mick Howard in the main room was playing the brilliant The Soul Blenders ‘Love is Built on a Strong Foundation’. And included the classic sounds of George kirby and Terry Callier. The exhilarating tempo of The Accents ‘Who You Gonna Love’ and the evergreen Delegates of Soul.

Master of modern room Steve Plumb was playing some Philly magic, The Ojays ‘Start Stoppin’.   The soulful ‘Try Me’ by Wee. Uplifting dancers:  Keni Burke ‘Let Somebody Love you’ and the rhythmic high-octane sound of Billy Bryd ‘Lost In a Crowd’.

In the main room Mick H started his set with some classic oldies, Dean Courteny, The admirations and Kenny Gamble. The late lamented Pat Lewis ‘No one to love’ followed by crossover A listers Bob& Fred and the Imperial C’s. Not forgetting the nostalgic and breathtaking sound of The De-Lites. Concluding a terrific, varied set with the sorrowful cadence of Guitar Ray.

Soul Sam took the last spot in the main room. Some sublime rare grooves: Will Dale and Patrinell Staten. A series of classic oldies, including Yvonne Vernee, John Bowie and Herb Ward before slowing things down with Jimmy Bo Horne. Finally bringing the night to a close with the familiar sound of John & The Wierdest.

For Soul fans and aficionados, a fabulous night from start to finish. The kind of night that reminds you why you fell love with this music in the first place.

Edited June 8Jun 8 by Mickyfinn

Quality night at Culcheth last night, from the off we were treated to a feast of Rare Soul in the main room. Great opening set from mine host Baz Maleady, Sammy Lee "what goes around" Joe Matthews "check yourself" not a bad selection for the first hour!!

Bob Taylor followed making his debut and yet more quality Royal Esquires, the old "playing the part of a fool" still sounded the business!!

Yours Truly followed and aimed to play a good across the board mix, aimed as ever at the dance floor. I'll post a play list later!!

Highlight for me one Mick H handing over to Another Mick H, ex Lifeline main man, didn't disappoint Hopkins Brothers, Poets "wrapped around your finger" Arthur Willis and so many more.

The Wrexham Maestro Soul Sam finished the night in fine style Willie Dale "let your love shine"(wait for the beat) WOWSER !! Yvonne Vernee, always does the business!

Charlie Smith was rocking da house when we popped in the modern room, rare as you dare 70s/80s Soul !!

If you've yet to try Culcheth, what are you waiting for, quality venue and then some!!

Culcheth Saturday June 7th my contributions to a great night 10pm-11pm A Bit of Something for everyone!!

Maurice +The Radiants "baby you've got it"

Ernie Andrews "fine young girl"

Ivy Jo "I can feel the pain"

Terry Callier "look at me now"

George Kirby "what can I do"

E.Rodney Jones "peace of mind"

The Accents "who you gonna love"

The Soul Blenders "love built on a strong foundation"

Delegates of Soul "I'll come running back"

Pat + The Blenders "just because"

The Innersection "let me love yuh"

Bill Harris "am I hot am I cold"

The Dramatics "you're love was strange"

J J Barnes "baby please come back home"

Melvin Davis "I must love you"

The Gambrells "you better move"

The Hesitations "that's what love is"

Frankie + The Damons "man from soul"

Betty Brooks "funky funky"

Sam Dees "lonely for you baby"

Dean Courtney "love you just can't walk away"

Edited June 9Jun 9 by Micksmix